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Lexington Tree Committee Minutes-November 12, 2009
Members Present-John Frey, Chairman, Jeanne Krieger, Selectmen Liaison, David
Pinsonneault, Tree Warden. Members-Jewel Kuljian, Anne Senning, Nell Walker, Jim
Wood, Friends of Trees, Jane Beswick, Guest, Keith Ohmart, Emeritus member, Sue
Solomon.
1.Jim Wood was appointed scribe. The minutes of October 8, 2009 were approved
as corrected.
2.Tree Wardens report:
2.1Bylaw tree removal applications and activity:
Total calls:660 Total Closed:539
Total to Plant:1982 Total planted: 1295
Total to remove:821 Total removed:637
Total inches removed:1478 Fees collected:$14,780
The total inches removed and fees collected are from 8/4/08.
2.2Anne Senning reported that 6 of 9 precincts have been completed. In
Addition a summary of the Tree Inventory data to date was presented and
provided to John Frey for our records. Further, the State of Massachusetts has
no money for grants on the horizon.
2.3 a. Status of Fall 2009 planting: Jewel Kuljian, reported that the LF&GC
planted sourwood at Emery Park. Dave Pinsonneault said that 18 trees have
been planted and 8 more are scheduled to be planted. Matt Foti will plant a
tree where the Zelkova died at the “White House” 1557 Mass Ave; funded by
Matt Foti and the remainder of funds from the 2007 LF&GC grant.
2.3b.Off Berm Planting Contract with Homeowners: Dave Pinsonneault said the
Concept is approved and the Towns attorney is drafting the appropriate
contract language. A five year maintenance requirement by the homeowner is
required.
2.4CPA funds for Tree Preservation i.e., Bittersweet removal: The project is on
hold and will be submitted next year.
2.5Future Tree Committee Meetings-The Tree Committee established that Future
Meetings would be held at the new DPW building, in room 125, at 7:30 AM.
2.6Native Species List- Dave Pinsonneault commented that the list was good in
that it eliminated invasive species but was concerned that if used as an
absolute list would be restrictive. Other members of the committee agreed
with this comment. Keith Ohmart presented the feedback of the Design
Advisory Committee. Note that the Native Species List was developed as a
Ad Hoc Collaboration by members of :Conservation Commission, The Tree
Committee, Citizens for Lexington Conservation (CLC), Design Advisory
Commission (DAC). Motivation for the list development is to require
commercial developers, and the Town of Lexington in our replanting efforts
to plant from an approved Native Species List.
2.7 Commemorative Trees-Sandra Mayo is interested in planting two more trees
in Lincoln Park.
3.Tree Committee Photo-Photo will be taken on Thursday, Dec 3 at 9:30AM.
4.Tree Nursery-Members of the Tree Committee and Friends of Trees completed
the Landscape cloth installation on Nov 17, 2009 at the Tree Nursery.
5.Battle Green Master Plan-Jim Wood presented the “Draft”Battle Green Master
Plan to the Tree Committee and went over the rationale for the comments and
conclusions . The next step is for the Tree Committee to approve/revise the plan
and forward to the Selectmen, with a courtesy copy to Dawn McKenna.
6.Belfry Hill Tree Restoration Project-Anne Senning wrote and presented the report
to the Community Preservation Committee, for inclusion in their report and to the
Tree Committee on Nov 12,2009.
7.Web site update-No action pending Karen Longeteig input
8.Friends of Trees (Distinctive Tree Project)-No action pending Gerry Paul, Karen
Longeteig inputs.
Attachments:
1.Native Species List
2.Keith Ohmart notes from Tree Committee Meeting 11/12/09(Subject Native
Species List)
3.Lexington Tree Inventory 2004-2009( Summary report-one page)
4.Belfry Hill Tree Restoration Project report.
Respectfully submitted,
James C. Wood, Jr.